Chef Bill Fuller's Recipes: Corn Empanadas & Plataversary Margarita
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Chef Bill Fuller stopped by PTL to show off a delicious empanada recipe to go along with a refreshing margarita!
Corn Empanadas and a Plataversary Margarita!
- 4 C. Roasted Corn Kernels
- 1 ½ C. Green Chiles, diced
- 1 C. Scallion, sliced into thin rings
- 1 Tbs. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Coriander, ground
- 1 C. Cilantro, chopped
- ½ Tbs. Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 6 C. Monterrey Jack Cheese
- 12 ea. Empanada Disc
- Empanada Corn Filling
- Water, as needed for dough sticking
1. Mix corn, chilies, scallion, spices, and cheese together. RESERVE.
2. Lay out empanada discs keeping them on their plastic sheets.
3. Place 2 Tbs. fillings on each one.
4. Using index finger, rub water along the edge of the disc.
5. Fold dough over in half to make a semi-circle.
6. Starting with one end, pinch the dough to stick the entire semi-circle.
7. Using a fork, press the edge to seal.
8. Store empanadas on their plastic sleeves in a half hotel pan.
9. When ready, heat oil to 350 degrees.
10. Fry empanadas until they float and are crispy.
Plataversary Margarita
- 2 oz. Tres Generaciones Plata
- 3/4 oz. Grand Marnier
- 1 1/2 oz. Lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 1/2 oz. Orange juice, fresh squeezed
- Lime wedge for garnish
1. Measure all ingredients into a Mad Mex pint glass. Top with ice.
2. Shake vigorously. Strain into iced pint glass. Add lime wedge.
